"The Nneka Principle in Chinua Achebe's Novels: An Archetypal Reading" is a thorough examination that addresses the widespread notion that Chinua Achebe is misogynistic in his novels. The author, Jeremiah Muneeni, identifies mother archetypes in Achebe's works that play significant roles, often more important than their male counterparts. This analysis serves as a foundation to demonstrate that women in Achebe's narratives are not oppressed. Muneeni traces the gradual elevation of female characters, starting with the naive Nneka in Achebe's first novel and culminating with Beatrice in his last work, which he symbolically refers to as the "Women’s Relay." In this relay, Beatrice wins the race against the subversive forces of men. This new approach to Achebe's decade-spanning studies is an essential read for anyone looking to understand Achebe's works from a completely new perspective.